Roop Lor Roon Reak – LP Ngern, Wat Don Yai Hom

• Master: LP Ngern, Wat Don Yai Hom
• Year: B.E. 2512 (1969)
• Province: Nakhon Pathom
• Material: Mixed brass
• Casing: Custom-made 90% gold
• Category: Mainstream
• Size: 2 inches
• Certificate: Samakom

Sacred Craftsmanship

This first-batch Roop Lor of LP Ngern is a mixed-brass monk image from B.E. 2512. It is housed in custom-made 90% gold, comes with a Samakom certificate and is ready to be worn.

Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

Roop Lors are my favourite amulet type because of the wish-granting qualities I associate with them. My introduction to monk images began when I found a locket of LP Up and, without any particular reason, decided to wear it. My business and sales picked up, and from my perspective they did not look back after that.

Later I could afford an LP Mui Roop Lor. It was much more expensive in those days, before the internet made sourcing easier, and I felt my sales and business rise further. Over my lifetime I have worn many Roop Lors, and each time I have associated them with business improving and obstacles clearing after the small prayer I make before heading to work.

This LP Ngern Roop Lor is no different for me. I regard it as one of the most efficacious monk images for wish granting.

Summary

For someone who shares my affinity for monk images, this is a classic combination: LP Ngern's image, a first-batch issue and a gold casing suited to regular wear. Its appeal to me lies in the relationship between faith, daily prayer and the experiences that follow.

Historical Background

LP Ngern Chandasuwanno of Wat Don Yai Hom was born on 16 September B.E. 2433 (1890) in Nakhon Pathom. He was ordained at Wat Don Yai Hom on 18 May B.E. 2453 (1910) and vowed to devote his life to the Dhamma rather than disrobe.

His father, a lay practitioner, helped lay the foundation for his meditation training. LP Ngern also undertook a demanding Tudong journey, travelling barefoot through central Thailand. He became abbot in B.E. 2466 (1923), developing the temple while remaining known for discipline, compassion and practical Dhamma teaching. He passed away on 13 January B.E. 2520 (1977). His amulets remain highly regarded for their traditional associations with protection, Metta and support for livelihood.

Origins of the Materials

The amulet is mixed brass. The original account does not give the component metals or proportions. The custom-made 90% gold casing is separate from the cast image itself.

Blessings and Effects

My emphasis for this piece is wish granting, business progress and overcoming obstacles, based on my own experience with monk images. LP Ngern's broader tradition is also associated with protection, Metta and support for livelihood. These associations reflect traditional beliefs and personal experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.

Modern Application

This piece suits a devotee who wants a monk image as a principal daily amulet, especially someone drawn to LP Ngern's lineage and the practice of making a sincere prayer before beginning the working day.

Physical Details

This B.E. 2512 (1969) Roop Lor Roon Reak is mixed brass, approximately 2 inches, in custom-made 90% gold. A Samakom certificate accompanies it.

Personal Notes

The appeal of a Roop Lor is deeply personal to me. My journey began with LP Up, continued with LP Mui and grew through the many monk images I have worn since. This LP Ngern belongs within that same part of my collecting life.